Child development courses

Part 1 of a 5 session series using the clip library to support understanding of the role of the key person.

Session one of The Role of the Key Person, looks at the support key people need from their team:

+ Gain insight into the theory of secondary attachments
+ Recognise the effects that missing someone can have on the child
+ Understand practicalities of being a key person and how you can be supported

A 30 minute training session by early years expert Anne O’Connor

Part 2 of a 5 session series using the clip library to support understanding of the role of the key person.

Session two of The Role of the Key Person, looks at children’s personal care routines:

+ Gain insight into what sensitive interactions look like
+ Recognise the importance of interactions during care times like feeding, sleeping & changing
+ Understand how important brain connections are made during these crucial times

A 30 minute training session by early years expert Anne O’Connor

Part 3 of a 5 session series using the clip library to support understanding of the role of the key person.

Session three of The Role of the Key Person, looks at the concept of ‘professional love’:

+ Gain insight into the importance of unconditional positive regard
+ Be able to manage parental concerns
+ Explore the impact of professional love on practitioners & need for supervision & reflection

A 30/40 minute training session by early years expert Anne O’Connor

Part 4 of a 5 session series using the clip library to support understanding of the role of the key person.

Session four of The Role of the Key Person, looks at partnerships with parents:

+ Explore the key person role in supporting children’s primary attachments
+ Gain insight into the importance of relationships between child, parents and key person
+ Understand the effects that missing someone can have on the child

A 30 minute training session by early years expert Anne O’Connor.

Part 5 of a 5 session series using the clip library to support understanding of the role of the key person.

Session five of The Role of the Key Person, looks at play and learning:

+ Reflect on the role the key person plays in supporting their key children’s learning
+ Gain insight into the theory of sustained shared thinking
+ Become adept at observation, assessment and planning with a focus on developing key person skills

A 30 minute training session by early years expert Anne O’Connor.